It’s a Homewood tradition that dates back more than 30 years, but it’s part of a larger tradition that dates back 2,000 years ...

The crucifixion of Jesus, who did not possess a ... he was too weak to carry the cross; Simon of Cyrene carried it for him. Metaphors should not be confused with actualities nor faith with history.

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the Easter story.

The term “Good” as applied to Good Friday is an Old English expression meaning holy. It’s often called Holy Friday also. But ...

It wasn’t just the heavens weeping. A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most ...

NCR's Michael Sean Winters writes, reminds us that Jesus did not only confront injustice and sin but death itself, and he did ...

carried a 75-pound cross from St. Thomas to Mision San Juan Deigo in Arlington Heights, reenacting the story of betrayal, suffering and the ultimate sacrifice when Jesus was crucified. The annual ...

Catholic faithful in Kensington marked Good Friday on April 18 with a “Stations of the Cross” procession, symbolizing Jesus’ journey as he carried the cross before his crucifixion and resurrection on ...

(Piyas Biswas) Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross during the ... (Piyas Biswas) People witness Jesus' crucifixion during the Way of the Cross reenactment outside Dinajpur Cathedral.

The Holy Week tradition is dedicated to the suffering of Jesus as he carried the cross for his crucifixion. In Mexico, Catholics in the town of Taxco held an overnight procession, carrying crosses and ...